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Taking Your Car to France by Ferry

When taking a car to France by ferry, enter the correct vehicle type and dimensions, choose the departure and arrival ports that fit your road trip, and check the operator's current boarding instructions. The booking flow is the place to confirm the exact sailing and fare.

Vehicle details to prepare

The booking flow may ask for vehicle type, dimensions, trailer information and passenger details. Larger vehicles should be described accurately rather than treated as a standard car.

Choosing a France route

Dover–Calais, Portsmouth–Caen and Plymouth–Roscoff serve different arrival regions. Use the route pages to compare their known crossing information before entering a live search.

At check-in

Follow the operator's current instructions for arrival, documents and vehicle boarding. Requirements can vary by sailing and should not be replaced with a generic arrival promise.

Routes to compare

Destination planning

Taking Your Car to France by Ferry FAQs

Can I take a motorhome to France by ferry?

Vehicle categories and dimensions vary by sailing. Select the motorhome or campervan option where available and confirm the details in live search.

Do I need vehicle documents?

Keep the documents requested by your operator and booking confirmation available. Check the current operator guidance before travelling.

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